Is IPTV the technology of the future or is it all just hype?
Below are 10 advantages and facts that you need to know about this emerging technology. This information will help you make up your own mind up and decide if it might be for you.
1. Internet protocol television or IPTV, is an increasingly popular technology for the transportation of data information and Audio and Video (AV), across an IP based digital network. This could include Ethernet, WAN, LAN or internet. Add a set top box (STB) to the equation and AV sources can be streamed across existing networks to PCs or TVs. IPTV can be one to one (Unicast) or one to many (Multicast).
2. According to recent research findings, at present 15.5 million people subscribe to IPTV services, 8.4 million of these subscribers are from Europe.
3. IPTV systems avoid interruption of critical networks by utilising a separate video LAN.
4. Digital video has high bandwidth requirements and hence IPTV requires broadband Internet connectivity. In theory, accessing the high speed internet would allow IPTV users far greater control over their television programming and full customization facilities it to their individual preferences.
5. The ever popular Free-view channels are delivered without Terrestrial or SAT receivers being a requirement.
6. Films, sport and local content can be added for all important additional revenue in hotels, or offered as a free service to a students.
7. Predictions are that compared to the current 3.3 million IPTV subscribers in the United States now, there will be around 12.7 million IPTV users by 2012.
8. AV sources are able to be successfully streamed across existing networks to TVs or PCs, though require the addition of set top boxes (STB).
9. Problems that are common in analogue systems such as noise, ghosting, harmonics, reflections, cross modulation etc, are practically invisible in IPTV based networks.
10. All programs can be later retrieved from the IPTV network IPTV due to its storage facility.
A Creative Use of IPTV Technology
A great and novel example of how IPTV technology is being used in increasingly useful ways, is with a stunningly practical, IP enabled waterproof bathroom television. These IPTV televisions are the ultimate in bathroom luxury, allowing viewers to safely enjoy their favourite TV programme from the comfort of their bath or shower.
These waterproof TVs offer a first class solution to hotels across the world who are embracing IPTV technology with the installation of digital IPTV networks across their properties. Hiding an STB in the void behind the bathroom or shower wall and running a separate IR receiver will no longer be required, but instead simply feeding an Ethernet cable into the back of the screen to deliver TV, Radio, VOD and other services will be all that is needed.
How about that for luxury!
Below are 10 advantages and facts that you need to know about this emerging technology. This information will help you make up your own mind up and decide if it might be for you.
1. Internet protocol television or IPTV, is an increasingly popular technology for the transportation of data information and Audio and Video (AV), across an IP based digital network. This could include Ethernet, WAN, LAN or internet. Add a set top box (STB) to the equation and AV sources can be streamed across existing networks to PCs or TVs. IPTV can be one to one (Unicast) or one to many (Multicast).
2. According to recent research findings, at present 15.5 million people subscribe to IPTV services, 8.4 million of these subscribers are from Europe.
3. IPTV systems avoid interruption of critical networks by utilising a separate video LAN.
4. Digital video has high bandwidth requirements and hence IPTV requires broadband Internet connectivity. In theory, accessing the high speed internet would allow IPTV users far greater control over their television programming and full customization facilities it to their individual preferences.
5. The ever popular Free-view channels are delivered without Terrestrial or SAT receivers being a requirement.
6. Films, sport and local content can be added for all important additional revenue in hotels, or offered as a free service to a students.
7. Predictions are that compared to the current 3.3 million IPTV subscribers in the United States now, there will be around 12.7 million IPTV users by 2012.
8. AV sources are able to be successfully streamed across existing networks to TVs or PCs, though require the addition of set top boxes (STB).
9. Problems that are common in analogue systems such as noise, ghosting, harmonics, reflections, cross modulation etc, are practically invisible in IPTV based networks.
10. All programs can be later retrieved from the IPTV network IPTV due to its storage facility.
A Creative Use of IPTV Technology
A great and novel example of how IPTV technology is being used in increasingly useful ways, is with a stunningly practical, IP enabled waterproof bathroom television. These IPTV televisions are the ultimate in bathroom luxury, allowing viewers to safely enjoy their favourite TV programme from the comfort of their bath or shower.
These waterproof TVs offer a first class solution to hotels across the world who are embracing IPTV technology with the installation of digital IPTV networks across their properties. Hiding an STB in the void behind the bathroom or shower wall and running a separate IR receiver will no longer be required, but instead simply feeding an Ethernet cable into the back of the screen to deliver TV, Radio, VOD and other services will be all that is needed.
How about that for luxury!
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